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John McGaw

wrote:
I intended to create my own backplate for a fireplace,
and - as I was thinking about etching it - I am investigating on the
most suited materials:
so far I saw mentioned just iron, but I would be more confortable with
bronze: it can be used? Any other materials are possible?

thanks!

Alessandro Magni

Consider that some bronze alloys might start melting at around
850-degrees C. so the temperature of your fire might be of some concern.
There are alloys which melt at relatively higher temperatures that could
be useful if you are fond of intense blazes but I'm fairly certain any
of them will melt more easily than iron. Of course if your fireplace is
purely decorative then you could carve the backplate from wood and cover
it with bronze leaf. g

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John McGaw
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